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< February  1943 > S M T W T F S   1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28             Click on a day for specific listings and a related image. February 1 Back to Top Telegram from LP To Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: Requesting permission to use $5,000 of grant money to construct an animal house. [Hanson’s letter 1943-01-26] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] Notes on sheep serum experiments. [Filed under Correspondence Associated with Research Notebook 17, RNB 17R] Ch 1b Freshman Chemistry Notice to Instructors concerning lecture quiz, recitation, and laboratory. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.2] Memorandum from Henry Allen Moe, Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, to LP. RE: Encloses a copy of the minutes of the January meeting. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17] February 3 Back to Top Letter from LP to Prof. A. Pabst, Department of Geological Sciences, UC Berkeley, RE: Writes he was pleased to hear Pabst has completed the structure for gillespite. Sends his opinions on Dr. Ralph Hultgren, highly praising his abilities as a researcher. [Letter from Pabst to LP 1943-01-21] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #163, file:(Hultgren, Ralph)] Letter from LP to L.A. Kimpton, Dean, University of Kansas City, RE: Writes that there are currently great difficulties in finding teachers, and that Kansas City’s presence on the black list of the American Association of University Professors does not help. Mentions that he has passed through Kansas City twice during the last ten days, but has been unable to stop over. [Letters from Kimpton to LP 1943-01-22, 1943-02-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)] Letter from LP to Mrs. Marjorie Nutter Leveson RE: Thanks her for helping out in the Crellin Stockroom after the unexpected resignation of Mr. Paulson. [Note from Leveson to LP 1943-01-18] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #230, file:(L: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to the Macmillan Company RE: Requests two additional complimentary copies of Noyes-Swift “Qualitative Chemical Analysis” to be used by instructors on the freshman course at Cal Tech. [Letter from Merrill to LP 1943-02-11] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to Dr. J. W. Williams, Chemistry Department, University of Wisconsin RE: Explains that he has discussed with Dr. Koepfli and Dr. Campbell the possibility of Williams visiting them for consultation on their work with blood substitutes, says they believed it a good one and urges him to visit. [Letter from Williams to LP 1943-02-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.1] Letter from LP to Mr. A. A. Burgoyne, Jr., International Business Machines, Inc.. RE: Requests the consideration of the International Business Machines Corporation of the possibility of extending for an additional period of three years the agreement concerning the use of certain machines. Emphasizes the usefulness of the machines. Describes his latest work, and how the machines can aid in his studies. Expresses thanks for the company’s contributions to science. [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Memo from LP to J. P. Youtz. RE: Would like to know if the CIRF intends to file patent applications covering the inventions by Sturdivant and Wood. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Letter from LP to Dr. Earl P. Stevenson, Chief, Section 11.1, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Gives his opinion on the use of a MAD ally in an oxygen instrument. Informs him that the matter has nothing to do with the new magnetic circuit designed by Bell Laboratories. [Letter from Stevenson to LP 1943-01-22] [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from Shell Development Co. to CalTech, Placement Office, cc: Departments of Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering, RE: States they would like to visit CalTech to look for men to fill their personnel needs, and describes the details of their visit. Describes the type of “men and women” that they are looking for. States that they are active in war work, and their employees can most likely get Occupational Deferment. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] February 4 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. J. Murray Luck, Stanford University. RE: Is sorry to say that he is not able to attend the meeting on Feb. 5th. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Informs him of his expense account from the January meeting. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17] February 5 Back to Top Letter from LP to Harold Weis RE: Informs that the decrease from a 44 hour week to a 40 hour week will not decrease the earnings of any employee. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10] Ch 1b Freshman Chemistry Mid-Term Examination [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] Letter from Henry M. Tsuchiya to LP. Requests that LP send reprints of his work on the formation of antibodies. Discusses the importance of certain steps of manufacturing antibodies. [Letter from LP to Tsuchiya 1943-02-13] [Filed under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Monthly report on Contract OEMsr-103 signed by LP. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Receipt for sending a confidential monthly report to W. H. Rodebush. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Minutes from the meeting of the Executive Committee, Pacific Division, AAAS. [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] February 6 Back to Top Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] February 7 Back to Top Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] February 8 Back to Top Letter from L. A. Kimpton, Dean, University of Kansas City, to LP RE: Hopes LP will keep a lookout for chemists interested in a position at Kansas City. Invites LP to come by and see the labs next time he passes through. [Letter from LP to Kimpton 1943-02-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #198, file:(Kimpton, L. A.)] Ch 1b Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning exam grading, recitation, and laboratory. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. Barrett RE: Requests payments covering 40% of his annual salary be made from specified accounts. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Letter fro J. P. Youtz, to LP. RE: Has not seen the communication referred in the letter of February 3rd. Would like the information from the Office of Scientific Research and Development. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Telegram from LP to Dr. Robert F. Loeb, Presbyterian Hospital. RE: Suggests that they invite Dr. J. B. Koepfil to the gelatin conference as the representative. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Receipt for sending airmail from LP to W. H. Rodebush. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] February 9 Back to Top Letter from LP to Mr. E.C. Barrett RE: Encloses a check of $1000 drawn by Dr. Edwin R. Buchman as a gift to CIT for support of work on anti-malarials to be carried out under his supervision. Three employees are to be transferred to work under the gift. He also pledged an additional $1000 for continuation of such work as is thought desirable. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box #1.029 file 29.1] Letter from Reuben E. Wood to D. Churchill, Jr., Technical Aide, Section B-7, National Defense Research Committee. RE: Submitting an estimate of expenditures up to February 1st , 1943. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Letter from Robert F. Loeb, Columbia University, to LP. RE: States that he has no authorization to have the expenses of Dr. Koepfil paid for the gelatin conference. Would be delighted to have him if the expenses could be taken care of. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.2] February 10 Back to Top Writes cheque to “LP Jr. Inc Fee” $27.50 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to “LP Jr. Lab [note on top of stub: “LP Jr leaves for UC”]” $15.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to “LP Jr. Stud B 10.00 Books, etc 20.00" $30.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to “LP Jr. Part of Feb’s B + R etc (at rate of 50.00 per mo)” $20.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to ‘S. Counties Gas Co” $13.88 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Letter from Dr. J. W. Williams, Department of Chemistry, The University of Wisconsin to LP RE: Replies that he had hoped to accept LP’s invitation to work with them on blood substitutes, says that he found that he has to travel at that time for the Committee on Medical Research, and urges LP to visit him. [Letters from LP to Williams 1943-02-03, 1943-02-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.1] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] February 11 Back to Top Letter from Edith Merrill, The Macmillan Company, to LP RE: Informs him that they are sending the two copies of Noyes and Swift’s “Qualitative Chemical Analysis”, but adds that they may be delayed. [Letter from LP to Macmillan 1943-02-03] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #255, file:(M: Correspondence, 1943)] Memorandum from J.P. Youtz to LP. RE: Informs him that permission has been received from Irvin Stewart to transfer to OEMsr-584 the unexpended materials, supplies, apparatus, equipment, or other articles for which they had a right to claim reimbursement under contract OEMsr-326 and Ndcrc-200. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Synopsis of Kilgore Bill S. 702. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3] Copy of the Bill S. 702. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3] February 12 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Robert F. Loeb, Columbia University. RE: Informs him that Dr. Koepfil will be present at the conference on Feb. 23rd. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Receipt for sending airmail from LP to D. E. Pearson. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Receipt for sending airmail from LP to W.C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Receipt for sending a confidential monthly report from LP to D. E. Pearson. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Receipt for sending a confidential monthly report from LP to W. C. Johnson. [Filed under LP Science: (Assorted LP War Work, 1940-1946), Box # 13.006 File 6.1] Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.2] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] Letter from R. C. Newton, Chairman, Chicago Section, to Members of the Willard Gibbs Jury, Attn: LP. RE: Notifies him that the final vote of the jury selected Dr. Elvehjem as the recipient of the Gibbs Award. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Materials re: Committees and Awards, 1948-1951, 1967), Box # 14.010 File 10.7] Receipt from CIT for $4.22 received from National Academy of Sciences. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3] February 13 Back to Top Writes cheque to “Adohr” $21.47 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Letter from LP to Dr. Henry M. Tsuchiya, University of Minnesota. Sending reprints separately. Answers Tsuchiya’s question about steps of manufacturing antibodies. [Letter from Tsuchiya to LP 1943-02-05] [File under LP Science Box 7.001 File 1.1] Letter from E. C. Barrett, to Dr. Irvin Stewart, Executive Secretary, Office of Scientific Research and Development. RE: Informs him of the wish to retain materials from one contract to use on another. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] February 14 Back to Top Note from William J. Howell to LP RE: Informs him that he is in the Army reserves and is teaching a course at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Requests that LP send a one-sentence statement to the Officer Procurement Board summarizing the contents of the letter to Koch and stating that Howell has completed the necessary requirements for a Bachelors degree, necessary to be commissioned as an officer. [Letter from Howell to Rooke 1942-12-31, from LP to Howell 1943-02-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)] Letter from Linus Pauling Jr to AHP and LP RE: Says things are going well, talks about who he has been able to see. He can’t decide to join a fraternity or live in a boarding house. Discusses the weather and asks for an opinion on the subject of living quarters. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Linus Carl Pauling, Jr. 1930-1944: Box #5.036, Folder 36.4] Note from R. W. Stott, Rugby School Science Laboratory, England, to LP RE: States he is writing a text on the mechanisms of organic molecules, and requests permission to use a table from “the Nature of the Chemical Bond.” States they have appreciated LP’s book. [Letter from LP to R. W. Stott 1943-04-13] [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13] February 15 Back to Top Letter from Don M. Yost to Dr. Clyde K. Emery, cc: LP, RE: Informs him that Marguerite S. Yost will begin operating the radon plant on February 1, 1943, and asks Emery to effect the transfer of the stipend payments to her. Explains that Mrs. Yost will be running the plant in the absence of suitable graduate students due to the war. Adds that she will be working with Naiditch for a transition period of one month, during which time they will be adapting a new schedule. Also mentions plans to change over to a pyrex system for the plant. (Note in top margin: “2 copies”) [Letter from Yost to LP 1942-12-01] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #108, file:(Emery, Clyde K., 1935, 1942-1944, 1947-1948)] Letter from LP to E. M. Johnson, Telluride House, RE: Regrets he missed Johnson’s visit to the Cal Tech labs. Mentions his war work and research with immunochemistry. Adds that he hopes to come visit Telluride House again soon. [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #192, file:(J: Correspondence, 1943)] Writes cheque [no recipient] $18.73 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Ch 1b Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, recitation, and laboratory. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] Rough draft of monthly report on OEMsr-584 by LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Monthly report on OEMsr-584 by LP. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Letter from LP to Prof. Ralph L. Shriner, Chemistry Dept., Indiana University, RE: States he is reading Shriner’s new chapter in “Organic Chemistry,” and suggests he change a reference to credit R. G. Dickinson, who did extensive work on complex crystals. [Filed under LP Correspondence: (S: Correspondence, 1943), #377.13] Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.2] February 16 Back to Top Letter from LP to W. Bradford Wiley, Manager of the Educational Department, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. RE: Replies that he has been pleased to receive the two complimentary copies of Organic Chemistry - An Advanced Treatise by Dr. Henry Gilman and thanks him for sending him them. [Letter from Wiley to LP 1942-12-02] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10] Letter from LP to Mr. Alex Logatcheff RE: Informs Mr. Logatcheff that it is LP’s intention that he remain a permanent employee of the technical staff. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10] Letter from LP to J. P. Youtz. RE: Informs him that the inventions refereed to in the letter of February 3rd, are those which constitute further improvements in their contract with the CIRF. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Receipt for airmail from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Receipt for airmail from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Receipt for airmail from LP to C. C. Furnas. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to E. P. Stevenson. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to S. S. Prentiss. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Receipt for transmitting a classified monthly report from LP to C. C. Furnas. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.2] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] February 17 Back to Top Letter from LP to Registrar Office RE: Requests that Mr. KM Terwilliger be given the grade of an A instead of his grade of B. [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10] Telegram from Joe Koepfil to LP. RE: Informs him that A. N. Richards is arriving tomorrow. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] February 18 Back to Top Letter from LP to Professor Franklin Thomas, Chairman on Committee of Student Relations, CIT RE: Informs Professor Thomas of Mr. Willard Scott who has been reprimanded for his second offense of having an unauthorized master key to the Gates and Crellin Laboratories. Encloses statement by Linus Pauling about Willard Scott as well as letter from Foster Strong to LP and letter from Elizabeth Swingle to LP. [Decision from Tommie Carter 1943-06-04] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10] Letter from LP to Foster Strong RE: States that he orders that Mr. Willard Scott be no longer employed in the Gates and Crellin Laboratories. [Decision from Tommie Carter 1943-06-04] [Filed under California Institute of Technology: Materials re: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 1933-1963, No Date: Box #1.024, Folder 24.10] Letter from J. P. Youtz to LP. RE: Informs him that his office does not have a description of the inventions constituting “further Improvements.” [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Telegram from Robert Loeb to LP. RE: Will be delighted to have Dr. Koepfil at the gelatin conference. Recommends that his traveling expenses be defrayed under the contract with the office. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Memorandum from A. N. Richards, to Each Responsible Investigator. RE: Provides form for listing all personnel employed or engaged in the project. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] February 19 Back to Top Telegram from Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation to LP RE: Permission to use up to $5,000 of Rockefeller Grant money for animal quarters. [LP’s letter to Hanson 1943-01-19] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] Letter from Norma S. Thompson, Secretary, The Rockefeller Foundation to R. A. Millikan, cc: LP RE: Informing C. I. T. that use of grant money in construction of an animal house has been approved and requesting that report of accounts of funds used in this way be sent to the Foundation. [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] Writes cheque to “First Fed. Feb 1 payment” $210.24 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3] Writes cheque to “Mr. Crellin. Feb 1 payment” $80.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3] Letter from E. P. Stevenson, Chief, Section 1, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Asks if it is possible for LP to visit a series of locations to compile a critical resume for the oxygen meter. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Telegram from LP to Dr. Koepfil. RE: Informs him that Loeb invited him to the Gelatin Conference, and expenses will be paid from the contract. Two copies. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Letter from LP to Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Has read some books by the candidates in the group Letters-Fiction. Is having difficulty getting books by some of the authors. Asks him to send specific books. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.17] February 20 Back to Top Letter from Dr. Paul A Giguere, Department of Chemistry, Laval University, to LP RE: Requests a favor from LP in return for the preparation of concentrated hydrogen peroxide that his department sent. Asks to know why the paper he was working on with Schomaker at Cal Tech two years ago has not yet been published. Requests permission to publish a short note on the topic if Schomaker has not finished the paper. [Letter from LP to Giguere 1943-02-24] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Giguere, Paul A.)] Writes cheque to “Mira Loma H2O” $3.07 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to “Bullocks. Suit for Linus” $81.37 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to “Union Oil Co” $5.58 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] Telegram from LP to Dr. J. Murray Luck, AAAS, Stanford University. RE: Suggests the title ‘the Relation of Molecular Structure to Biology and Medicine.’ [Filed under LP Science: (American Association for Advancement of Science, 1938-1964), Box # 14.001 File 1.3] February 21 Back to Top Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.2] February 22 Back to Top Letter from LP to the Argosy Bookstore RE: Sends a check for the Samuel Johnson Dictionary, 8th edition. [Letter from LP to Avera 1941-08-19] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #12, file:(A: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from LP to William J. Howell RE: Sends the requested letter from the registrar. [Note from Howell to LP 1943-02-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)] Memo from LP to the Registrar, Cal Tech, RE: Requests they write a statement for Mr. Howell stating that his work at Cal Tech is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree in Physics. [Note from Howell to LP 1943-02-14] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)] Letter from LP to Prof. Poleon Woo, Director of Chemical Research Institute, National Wu Han University RE: Thanks him for sending a reprint of his paper, regrets to say that the situation at Cal Tech is such that they cannot offer him an appointment, as most of the facilities are being used for special war work. [Letter from Woo to LP 1942-11-30] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 443.10] Writes cheque to “Arepsy? Bookstores Johnson’s Dict.” $11.25 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.3] Writes cheque to “United Nations War Relief” $25.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Ch 1b Freshman Chemistry Notice for Instructors concerning assignment, recitation, laboratory, grading unknowns. [Filed under LP Biographical: Academia: Box 1.013, Folder 13.4] Letter from LP to Dr. J. W. Williams, Department of Chemistry, The University of Wisconsin RE: Hopes he can make the trip to Pasadena later on and explains that his plans for his trip East in March do not allow him to come to Madison. Hopes he can visit later on. [Letter from Williams to LP 1943-02-10] [Filed under LP Correspondence: 438.1] Letter from Earl P. Stevenson, Chief, Section11.2 Division 11, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Noted the latest progress report. Asks if any steps have been taken towards bringing the latest development to the attention of interested branches of the government. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Telegram from Joe Koepfil to LP. RE: Informs him that the meeting he attended proved Edwin’s last proposal. Is pleased with the general situation. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Letter from LP to Dr. Henry Allen Moe, John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. RE: Asks for more books. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.18] February 23 Back to Top Writes cheque to “J. Herbert Hall. 6.50 for Linus. 3.50 Paddy’s” $10.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Writes cheque to “S. Calif. Edison Co. Two months” $20.00 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.072, folder 72.5] Letter from D. Churchill, Jr., Technical Aide, Division 11, National Defense Research Committee, to LP. RE: Informs him that payment is being withheld until the final technical progress report is received. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.002 File 2.1] Hand written letter from Joe Koepfil to LP. RE: Explains recent developments. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Letter from Frank B. Jewett, President, National Academy of Sciences, to Members. RE: Encloses a notice relative to the Annual meeting. Urges each of them to be present at the meeting. [Filed under LP Science: (National Academy of Sciences, 1939-1944), Box # 14.018 File 18.3] February 24 Back to Top Letter from LP to Dr. Paul A. Giguere, Laval University, RE: Reports that Dr. Schomaker has just finished the manuscript on hydrogen peroxide and that a copy will be sent to Giguere. [Letter from Giguere to LP 1943-02-20] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #136, file:(Giguere, Paul A.)] Memo from L.W. Jones, Cal Tech to LP RE: Encloses the requested statement. [Memo from LP to Registrar 1943-02-22] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #165, file:(H: Correspondence 1943)] Letter from LP to Dr. Frank Blair Hanson, The Rockefeller Foundation RE: Enclosed set of photographs of men, apparatus and laboratories connected with work done under the Rockefeller Grant for Bio-Organic Chemistry and Immuno-Chemistry, with descriptions. LP also thanks Hanson for allowing grant money to be allotted for the construction of animal quarters. [Hanson’s reply 1943-03-03] [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] Memo from LP to J. P. Youtz. RE: Informs him that the invention referred to as “further improvements” is under the heading of “present improvements.” [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] Receipt for airmail from LP to Dan Campbell at Medical Research. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Letter from J. B. Koepfil, to LP. RE: Requests that a report be written for the gelatin conference. Suggests contracts for certain people. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Letter from E. Cowles, Andrus, Assistant to the Chairman, Committee on Medical Research, to LP. RE: reminds him that Contract OEMsr-153 terminates on May 31st, 1943. Informs him that a final report should be submitted. Informs him that if they want to renew the contract, they should submit the application before March 31st, 1943. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.004 File 4.1] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] February 25 Back to Top Letter from Dr. John Bailar, Jr. to LP RE: Requests that he recommend a candidate for an instructorship at the chemistry department at the University of Illinois, Urbana. [Letter from LP to Bailar 1943-03-08] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #37, file:(B: Correspondence, 1943)] Letter from J. P. Youtz to LP. RE: Informs him that his question was answered in a letter to Dr. Beckman, also sent to LP, on August 18th, 1942. [Filed under LP Science Box 13.001 File 1.2] February 26 Back to Top Letter from Roy Stephens, Executive Assistant, International Business Machines, to LP RE: Agrees to extend the lease of the IBM machines located at the Crellins lab through February 3, 1943 on the condition that either party be allowed to terminate the agreement with three months’ written notice. [Copy follows] [Filed under LP Correspondence: Box #184, file:(International Business Machines)] Entry in research notebook by W. H. Eberhardt, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.2] Letter from R. S. Schreiber, Program Committee, American Chemical Society, to LP. RE: Is writing to inquire if it would be convenient for him to give a lecture this spring for the Delaware Section of the American Chemical Society. Suggests the date of May 19th. [Filed under LP Science: (American Chemical Society: Correspondence, 1943-1948), Box # 14.003 File 3.1] February 27 Back to Top Payroll stub from California Institute of Technology (period ending Feb 28 ‘43) and Bank of America deposit slip for $738.60 [LP Biographical: Business and Financial 4.068, folder 68.2] Entry in research notebook by J. M. Ploeser, National Research Defense Committee, on NDRC-11. [Filed under LP Science: (Materials re: Non-Pauling War Work, 1942-44), Box # 13.007 File 7.3] Letter from LP to Dr. T. T. Chen, University of California. RE: Informs him that they need to talk about his application for fellowship. Asks if he can stop by his office in early March. [Filed under LP Science: (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, 1925-1945) Box # 14.013 File 13.18] February 28 Back to Top Report on Research in Immunochemistry at C. I. T. during the period March 1942 to March 1943 [Filed under LP Science Box 14.039, Folder 1] Bill from Flintridge Preparatory School for Boys. [Filed under LP Biographical: Personal & Family, Family Correspondence: Peter Jefress Pauling 1939-1953: Box #5.041, Folder 41.1]

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